Using the Samsung Galaxy S8 in 2021 - worth it?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 มิ.ย. 2024
- The Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ are already 4 years old, and from the software side they feel it- but the hardware remains premium and the display gorgeous. How does the S8 hold up in 2021, and could it even be worth buying?
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0:00 - Introduction
0:38 - Worth it?
2:05 - Design
4:57 - Camera, Hardware & Experience
9:34 - Conclusion
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The Galaxy S8 and S8+ have always been some of my favorite Androids, definitely sad to see them already 2 software versions behind. But still, the phones feel premium, and that display is as gorgeous as ever.
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I swear, Samsung only copies the dumb things Apple does. I wish they’d copy what Apple did with the iPhone 6S and support old phones for a long time.
@@ggsoloplayer there isn’t too much
Lag I am sure since A family member has it and loves it and says it’s very smooth
@@ggsoloplayer Really? Isn’t iOS 12 a lot better than 11?
You should review the Galaxy S8 Active... It's the best phone I've ever used. Practically indestructible. It also has a 4000 milliamp battery. Not a full review as it's identical to the other models. I'm STILL using it. I use Nova launcher and Dex when I'm mobile.
S8 users where you guys at?
here....
Here
Here?
Here
@@mullebulle8440 Here!
S8 was like 2 years ahead of its time at least. still feels like a high quality phone and a leap over the S7 by a mile.
@There is no Way to change the World oh for real I thought time travelers were hooking us up...
@There is no Way to change the World like a device that lets you access to entire collective of human knowledge from anywhere
Expect the software support
True
i prefer the S7, as it has real buttons at the bottom. i hate buttons which are in the software.
I miss my S8. It's my very first android phone and I always enjoyed how it perfectly fitted with my hands cause mine are small. Lost it when I made a few cracks on it from dropping and water accidentally went inside. Didn't bother to fix it anymore as my father replaced it with S9+ purple which I'm currently using now. This feels rather nostalgic. Missing S8 and my father who died last year from Covid.. have a great day anyway if you're reading this. :)
i'm sorry for your father
This turned sad. R.i.p your dad
My condolences
can feel the mood bro im sorry
May your father rest in peace! I also use the s9+ and love it!
Had it for almost four years now, it's AMAZING how it still feels like I just got it, got used to it so much that I still buy cases for it and I don't want all 30+ of them go to waste by buying a new one
I still have the same case since i bought it almost 2 years ago send me some cases 🤣🤣
@@ditmarsmakaj8778 Do you have S8+?
@@lesho no :( S8
@@ditmarsmakaj8778 I'd send you, but tough luck 😳
Ditto 👍👍🤗
Geez can't believe it's 2021 2017 feels like yesterday
True. I was still in high school back then but now I graduated from college and started my first real adult job. Time passes by so quickly and it didn't feel like this phone came out 4 years ago
So is the forgotten Pangolin Love no one talks about neither cares about like the fidget spinner.
ikr
it hadn't felt like it had been that long
wow I thought it was still 2005
I still have, use, and love my S8+.
but too bad does have android 10 I have the same issue with my a8 2018
btw the a8 2018 isn't as good as the s8 and it doesn't hold up as well
@@javieraravena3972 i have both s8 and a8 but i cant use the a8 as the display broke and i bought it from dubai. the display isnt available here over in india. the funny thing is just recently the s8's screen broke too. now im wondering whether to buy a new phone or replace the display for 180usd
@@keshavthapliyal6437 I feel bad for you
On my s8 right now, damn good phone
"the camera is awful"? Omg, this camera is even better than most 2021 phones, even some flagships
Every non 2021 camera to him is awful haha
no
In medium to low light this phones camera completely falls apart due to not having a night mode or a big sensor or next level processing. I had one since launch and just now upgraded to an s21 ultra when it came out. Much better camera on the s21, even tho they are "only" 4 years apart. If you compare this s8 camera to like a sony flagship then yea the s8 will be better but compare it to any serious phone (midrangers included) and it will be much worse.
@@propersod2390 just install g cam you'll get night mode, pretty good portret mode..
@@andrijanikolic5428 I did and it wasn't really good lmao
This is the most beautiful piece ever. No other phone caught my eyes till now. Maybe I'm obsessed with this phone. I wish Samsung relaunch this model again without notch or punch hole.
Bought s8 in 2017 still no scratches no bugs works perfectly. I love it!
Me too. Put mine in a case I ordered before the phone got in the moment I opened it and put on a screen protector that's still on it that kinda needs to be replaced but still works, and even cut out a rectangle from a glass screen protector from my old phone and put it over the camera and fingerprint thing I never use so even the parts on the back that the case doesn't protect are still like new. Battery is really good too for a 4 year old phone, gets me through the day no problem and if I had to guess I would say it's at about 75-80% of original capacity. My only complaint is that the curved screen means no tempered glass screen protectors, only kinda good plastic ones. I hate curved screens and corners and I'm glad Samsung has moved more towards flat screen again and corners that are 99% square, they went too far with the rounding of the s8 that year and then realized lots of people didn't like it and it wasn't as functional.
how is the battery mine battery doesnt last very long. I bought in 2018
@@pranishlama4388 Battery on mine lasts about a full day.
@@pranishlama4388 My S8 is also from 2017. The last couple of months the battery has gotten worse. I often need to charge it up two times during the day
@@MortenM80 I switched to xiamo Redmi note 10 pro a month ago brilliant battery
100% still worth it. Still runs like a beast and after having it for 3 years, my battery health is at 97% capacity. Love this phone!
How do you check the capacity
@@samo6083 I just downloaded a battery app that shows health and capacity.
@@StarSunYT what's the name plz?
@@samo6083 accubattery
How often do you charge it? Do you charge it up to 100%m
Got my S8 in 2017 still using it and am perfectly happy with it. Does everything it needs to do perfectly. Battery life is very decent. Love the brilliant screen; only one teeny tiny almost imperceptible scratch. Love the soft round edges. Since I use a case thee accidental touch is not a problem. Software: fast and reliable. I would say the camera is actually better than described in the video though -very pristine and sharp pictures. -Very happy with my S8 in 2021. =)
Same here i am hoping i can use it until the S25 :)
I'm surprised they actually use similar graphics in camera with all the s series. sure its not perfect but it really looks similar to the s20 camera and that was ahead of the time because most 2017 Samsung phones didn't have those nice cameras s8 does
I just traded my S4 for a refurbished S8 a few months ago. It does everything I need it do and more. Not everyone needs the latest and greatest. Besides, I'm cheap and don't want to pay an arm and a leg for a phone.
It was a revolutionary phone! One of the best phones I ever had...
With the key word being "had". Lets be honest here the battery life sucked on it
@@neiliewheeliebin Dunno. Mine still lasts a full day. I did take care of it by not using fast charging though as that degrades the battery faster.
@@JeppeBeier It can last a day if you don't use it but as soon as you start browsing on it or something it just chews the battery so fast. Its still a beautiful phone but battery life was never great on it. My S5 could sit on standby for 3 days without a charge if i didnt use it.
@Robo The display is excellent it's the Exynos CPU that's a problem, people are happy using the Snapdragon version because it actually runs properly still, the Exynos in mine is awful its degraded to a point it's basically unusable which is a real shame. Thankfully I got a good one in my S21U the Exynos 2100 is outstanding in this one it has a 94.7% stability rating over 20mins of nonstop benchmarking it basically doesn't throttle at all or even get warm
@Robo The 120Hz display on the S21U is magnificent everything is so smooth with it enabled its a real game changer i had no interest until i saw it in action its a must have IMO. The regular S21 120Hz display looks amazing also even at 1080p its a much better experience than the S8 display
I still have a Galaxy S8. I've had this phone since it was released.
How is the battery?
@@coolstuffaboutlife The battery is not strong, but it's manageable. It pretty much drains a bit in sleep mode and has memory that basically puts a speedy drain spell sorta thing on it, so you'd have to be careful for that. Overall, it's small and noticeable, not bad.
@@enigma4725 gotcha and happy valentine's
@@coolstuffaboutlife Same for you
Same! Watching this now on my S8 😅💙
I've had my S8 since launch, I'm still pretty happy with it despite it not being on the latest OS and I, unlike so many, actually do love the placement of the fingerprint sensor.. When it's held in my hand my fingers naturally over it. As for the camera, well, I don't really take any photos. it's mostly only used as a chat phone for when I'm outside doing IRL. I can't complain, the battery does still last the better part of the day even though it's 4 years old. Screen still fine, not really seen any obvious burnin yet.
Actually, the Iris Scanner is really super secure, and the camera still takes good pictures and video to this day.
The Iris scanner (+ quite the tragic fingerprint scanner) is actually a *part* of the reason I'm going for a new flagship next year. 50 % of the time the scanner won't unlock the phone and I gotta try again.
The Iris scanner is the one I use most often, since the fingerprint reader doesn't seem to remember me.
Plus it works when you have a mask on
@@werneric your is broken mine does it quickly
This is literally the phone I'm using now
me too
Why change it right? I've got one too, and it is incredible!
@@eric_bee yeah it is a great phone the display is amazing 👏
@Hanse Rickenbacker the s8
Same
So, the fingerprint sensor never gave me an issue as far as placement and I need my headphone jack🤷🏾♀️
EXACTLY! I just love the headphone jack. I have wireless headphones but I prefer wired
Me too. My only complaint with all the new models is the head phone Jack removal.
The new Samsung headphone jack dongle is good it actually improves audio quality for many devices i use mine for hands free phonecalls because wireless buds mic is horrible & that includes Galaxy Buds Pro
@@neiliewheeliebin link to it pls
@@Blue-jn1ph it's the EE-UC10JUWEGWW
I've had the S8+ since the day it was launched. works like magic to this day. not gonna replace it until it turns off and won't turn on (unless the new S22+ will be worth the upgrade in a major way)
Any phone in 2021 would be a huge upgrade
It's funny reviewers pushed so heavy that the fingerprint placement is almost a fatal issue. It took me about 2 hours to get used to it and never had an issue. With a case on it's especially easy to pinpoint.
I´ll never forget this amazing screen after years of small screens with large bezzles. This phone will ever have a special pleace in my smartphone history.And by the way Samsung gave the january 21 security patch. amazing.
Gg
I think since the s6 they still deliver security patches for about four years. But the s7 received a security patch in September 2020. So depending if there happens to be a major issue then you could see the s8 still receiving security patches for 4-5 years or any time between that. After the first two years I think they move their security patches quarterly. Starting with the Galaxy s10 line they are supposed to get three major OS updates. I don't care for major OS updates so as long as the phone is secure then fours years of support is pretty good to me. I had Note 4 until it died in 2019. Even then I think the display was amazing in 2019. Samsung does make one of the best displays on the market.
@@kelvs45 My s8+ started to get a little too laggy. I decided to just do a factory reset and it ran a lot better. If you don't want to go that route, then just get rid of all the apps you don't use anymore.
@@rohanthakre5701 S10 is the best man.
I had one till December last year. I upgraded to S20 5G and gave the S8 to my daughter. She loves it.
I love how the comments section has so little negativity for this phone. It really is a beautiful piece of tech!
It has my heart and mind! 💜
Still great! Almost every feature i need (nothing out right now can say that). I miss the ir blaster though
Been using the S8 since 2017 still works with just about every app... though the battery life isn't as good as it used to be but that is to be expected...
Idem anche io. Lo cambiereste per l's22?
Really small thing that is underappreciated. Making your videos slightly smaller in frame so we can zoom in full screen without losing content. Thanks Josh
I have S8 and this is amazing phone! Good size so its perfect to my small hands and works really good.
EXCELLENT VIDEO! Saw the recent all-points-bulletin that support for this model was stopping and pundits recommended immediate purchase of a new phone. After a cascade of events in attempting to purchase a new one [brand/model withheld... errors were no one's fault but just the way things go sometimes], I ended up buying, receiving 2 [wrong] phone models with all related goodies...but just returning them since. I never got the newest, latest and greatest...and now that I found your wonderful video, I see that for my needs, I am okay to keep this Samsung S8 for awhile longer. I'm bookmarking your show and will now check to see if its more advisable to buy a replacement battery vs. a new phone for someone who uses their phone 98% for very few calls and some occasional GPS direction. Thanks!
watching your great review on my s8, working like a beast after 4 years💪, if it ain't broken why change it
I like how honest is this guy. Keep it up!
I still have my Galaxy S8 in 2021
I bought my phone the same month within the same week of hitting the market.
It was the 1st time I ever researched, including all the phones on the market. for me and my needs it was the best Bang for my buck.
That 1st week in April when the phone hit the market I made the purchase.
It really stood the test of time for the whole 4 years I owned it. Only recently in the last month have I noticed the software where the reliability time start to break down.
I think 4 years it came down to a $1.23 a day
For me that's an unbelievable deal.
I'd say if you're desperate yeah get the phone but set your money aside for something new. If you're like me the financial impact was better to buy the phone outright and do a prepaid plan.
I intend to buy the Galaxy S21 outright and continue to do the prepaid system hope this helps this helps if you're reading this
Am glad to have come across this coz it's the same phone I have been planing to buy and I can read many positive comments concerning it.
My S8 still performs like a champ up to this day! A huge improvement over my crappy vivo 😌 still beautiful to look at even though it's a 2017 flagship 😁 only gripe on it is that damned fingerprint sensor beside the camera, it's an ergonomic disaster imo 😪
Watching this on my Snapdragon Galaxy S8
I have an iPhone 7 and an s8 but my s8 is performing worse than my iPhone now and it annoys me
Honestly, me too! My S8 is doing well, but the only thing is the battery life. Thankfully, I can fast charge, so the scenario won't be a problem yet, unless it dies quicker.
I have a galaxy s4 besides galaxy s20 fe and it's still working and I haven't even change its battery and I have been using it for more than 6 years its still works perfectly 🥰
I better use iris scanner than the fingerprint
i only use the iris scanner so i dont have to worry bout the fingerprint scanner on my s8+, battery can last 3/4 of a day and there is no rason to upgrade to a new phone unless you are constantly watching your phone and want a long lasting battery, it is still powerful enough for every task
I've been using a S8 plus since 2017 and it still runs perfect battery life is really good despite having this for about 4 years now this is still a beast
Honest review out there ! Been using this gem since 2019, the resolution and colors are appealing
My friend just got a samsung galaxy s8 recently as a hand me down phone and he loves it!!!!
i miss the ability to use the rear scanner to bring down notifications
Fax
Same here. Using s21 and I'm always reaching for that rear scanner to pull down notifications
@@melvinelopez84 Use One Hand Operation - it's a Samsung app for shortcuts and gestures.
Get a Google pixel lol
You can use the fingerprint sensor to pull down notifications. You just have to enable it in the settings
Watching this video to see if what I'm holding in my hand is still good😭
Same here hhh
I feel you brother
Im trying to find out if mines an "edge" if i have the blue light light up around the phone is it an edge?
@@gootsycollins3046 what do you mean an edge? S8 and S8 plus are edge display phones and the revolving light around the edge is called "edge lightning" you can search it in your settings and turn it on, if you cant find it maybe updating your software would work
Got my S8+ new in 2017, runs great still. Over the years battery life has slowly diminished (and it weren't for that) I honestly doubt it be looking to upgrade. Images from camera with minimal Google-Photo/Photoshop image enhancements still produce stellar shots.
what was the battery life like
Best phone I've ever had since brand new 2017 still using it and still loving it
Remember that the snapdragon versions can’t use custom roms :(
You're absolutely right, locked bootloader. Very frustrating, there might be a way to get around it but I'm not sure.
so the exynos one can ?
also no rom support anymore, last linege os update was in 2017 and is on android 7.1
@@91Tech does MediaTek allow custom roms
The Samsung galaxy alpha does the opposite of that
Watching on my S8 plus. Love this phone. 3 years and counting right now
It's amazing!
Also can't believe you didn't mention it having the DEX mode...
I loved my s8! Unfortunately it suffered from an overcharge last night due to the little chip responsible for regulating the charge shorted out and I lost mostly some pics and stuff but lucky it was backed up (S8 users make sure you backup your data more often as the overcharge issue is a common discrepancy to that phone). I brought a Note 10 after that and I enjoy it but I do miss the headphone jack.
Watched this video on my S8+ and my phone is still working fine. The software update is a bummer especially when you see the newly released low end A series getting the latest Android 10!
Watching this on my snapdragon S8 and i still love it. Ill always love the display
Thought about getting the S8 this year when my old S7 broke, got another S7 instead tho. I love it so much and it holds up so well!
I've had my S8 for a few years now and have always loved it. The main problems I have with it are that certain apps (like RPGs) make it super hot, battery drains pretty fast usually , it charges really slowly with longer cords. Besides that, everything else is great. I've been thinking of getting the S10 but I'd most likely have the same problem with that regarding gaming lol (getting hot). I might get one though simply because it has better storage and better battery, along with all the other cool improvements. 💛
Also, did you just call that "burnin"?? When an image stays on the screen despite being in other apps and stuff. I've had that for a while too because most of my screen is pink and the top of it shows a search bar but it doesn't really bother me because most of the time I don't even notice it haha.
I haven’t asked in a while, but how are you doing Josh? Also great review from what I see so far!
Doing great, thanks for asking! Busy with the puppy haha. Hope you have a great weekend!
@@91Tech Good to hear! You too!
@@91Tech it’s the weekend rn in my time zone but I hope you have a good one!
Lol
@@91Tech
Hi
I am currently having screen issues with my Samsung S7.
I am having screen discoloration and was told by a tech that it will eventually turn black and that all phones usually does that eventually.
Is that true?
love my S8, just replaced the charging Jack and battery (using TH-cam vids). now good as new...
Still using it, still loving it. It can keep up and still run like a beast in 2021.
I have one and working excerllently. Cheers
Great video! Btw my S8+ work very well! Everything works perfectly, the design is beautiful and I still have my HEADPHONE JACK!! Too bad that Samsung removed this port even if they have enough space to put it in...
I'm using it and still satisfied with it🍂
I might actually get one soon so I'm lucky to see this.
I have had an S8 since it was introduced. It is a fantastic phone. When it came out, it had features the Apple product didn't have, and I had fun asking my Apple friends if they wanted to see what the next generation iPhone would be able to do.
I will be upgrading to an S21, or an A Series, fairly soon. The trade-in offers are attractive, and I can go from a phone with no software updates to four years of updates ahead, along with the camera and battery improvements.
Changed the battery. Its the perfect spare phone. Great video btw!
My mother is still using her s8 and its in really good condition.
Can u do a video on the 1st gen iphone SE
Your videos are very helpful. I still have a Samsung Galaxy S8 Smartphone. I like your suggestions on the Smartphone. Thank you 👍🇨🇦
As a S8 user to this day, mine is absolutely amazing and is still running almost like new, I've had it since launch
I always love that music intro...
Is dankpods a good channel
ive been using the s8 for about 4 years and i'll continue to buy it to this day. i fuckin love this phone
I've been using my S8+ for 2 years now and never had an issue with accidental touches. Also also, Install GCam if you want to breathe new life to the camera's performance but hey, for me, it still take good shots even with the stock camera app.
I have the s8 since 2017. It is a wonderful phone. I have people complimenting my photography skills(which I have none) using the s8. I agree with 95 percent with what you said in the video. Burn in is a big problem especially if you are using the Waze GPS on roadtrips during hot summers and the phone needs to be at the highest lighting and basically frying the phone. I still see the miles and the navigation stuff slightly on the screens. Also true that unless you have a great deal, which I came across this past weekend, I would keep this phone for a couple more years. But overall a really good analysis .
After 4 years of using (and loving) my s8, I just got a new phone yesterday. It still worked perfectly but looks a bit beaten up as I dropped it a lot... i am really sad to say goodbye though. It was and still is a really good phone~
I had this phone for 3 years. After I got the iPhone 11 I gave my s8 to my mum. She loves the phone and the only problem she has is battery life.
Can be easily fixed
I have this phone it's very slow and apps crash alot
Bruh
Why not buy her a new phone
How was the switch from oled to lcd ?
I'm watching this video on my Galaxy S 8 Active. The Active was made more rugged no rounded sides like the S 8s. Been using this S 8 Active for 3 years now and loving it.
I'm still using it! I take countless close-up pictures of minibeasts such as dragonflies and surprise all my friends with the sharpness and detail, scenery and people picks are very good too. I added extra storage as I take so many pictures - my actual camera is obsolete now! However, one corner of the phone is a little damaged, a screen protector is holding it all together. After watching your video, I'm not sure what I would get next, I like good value and don't need too many gimmicks!
I remember when my friend said dont buy the iphone X , get the s8 😂😂 . Shame for samsung demaning near 1k for less than 2 years of app support . While the iphone 5s still getting security updates
Yeah lol
iOS really is amazing with how much software support you get. I switched from S9+ to iPhone 11pro max & I'm so happy I did. It has kind of turned me into an apple fanboy lol
So?
Hardware matters not software
@mark Stokley , Good choice . that 11 pro max , you can expect to have system ios updates at least till 2026 , if not longer
i remember 2017 like it was last week. wow times have changed
now most smart phones have thin bezels and hole punch cameras except for the iPhone that still has a notch but back then most phones had thick bezels on both the top and bottom but thin bezels on the sides
Thank you for the great vid! About to buy one for $55 with a little burn as a backup. Planning to Root and install Lineage as well.
I bought my S8 when it came out. It was and is still an amazing phone. Unfortunatly i lost it recently, so I have to get new phone, but S8 was amazing and hold a special place in my heart.
Real talk, mine broke yesterday.. RIP
I just bought a used one and I’m really loving it, especially utilizing Dex while on the go 👌🏾
I also have a deck station works amazing
How you manage to get Dex running? You using a USB hub?
@@ThePharaohsCat I use a hub that allows a power brick yes. Sometimes I used a USB c to hdmi cable
Yep still got my S8+. Still happy, even with a loss of battery power. Still get about 8-10 hours with medium usage. But thinking of getting a 2020 galaxy note ultra by end of year.
I'm still using my 7s edge. I may get a new one this summer or fall. Maybe see what the 22s will offer. But I really don't need alot.
Got my s8 cheap on eBay a couple years ago- love it. Although I did get a notice from my carrier Pure Talk (on the AT&T network) that it might not be compatible after Feb 2022 when they switch to 5G and voLTE tech.
For me personally, I am not too bothered about Samsung warning you about higher brightness levels. Not just because it drains battery but also because my eyes can get irritated by the high brightness. It may be just me though. I understand your point though.
I actually just upgraded from an S8 to an S21 one week ago. I have to say, the speed difference is very noticeable. Also, the battery is much better, lasting over 5 hours of screen on time (maybe even 6 if you push it), while my S8 maxed out at like 3.5 hours. It is much better overall. My S8 served me well though. I had it since October 2017 and it served me pretty well. As someone with an interest in software, it bummed me out that it didn't get Android 10 while my previous iPhone 6S still gets updated. I'm glad Samsung is promising 3 years of updates now. My S8 served me well though. It was decently fast, but did hang at times. I loved still having a headphone jack. I loved having a Pro mode on the camera to flex my night star shots that iPhones couldn't take. There was a lot I loved about my S8, but it was getting about time for an upgrade, and I'm happy I decided to get the S21. Despite the lack of a headphone jack, plastic back, and 1080p screen, it is a much better phone overall in pretty much every way apart from what I mentioned (but honestly the 1080p and plastic back I am fine with since I can't really tell the difference). It is way faster and not having to charge my battery before bed is nice, plus I'm interested to see what the 3 cameras can do, and I like the in screen fingerprint scanner. I would not recommend people to buy the S8 now, but it was a great phone for what it lasted me for. That's much of what made me stick with Samsung. I still have my S8, and it is quite a difference, but it is still an okay phone and was a great phone 4 years ago.
I had the same upgrade about six months ago.
My son is still rocking my old s8 🤙🏻
@@6peste9 nice. Now almost a year in, I still love the phone. Haven't cared for the battery life much lately though.
My s8 lasts 8 hrs screen on time-
@@RealestUVONGO I've never seen one go that long.
@Weatheronthe8s idk it just did
Man I’ll never forget when I from my s7 to this. Talk about upgrade??? Mannnnn this phone was on another level. The build design and display smh epic! The smoothness and everything. It was just all new and fresh
Good video Josh. Still using my S8, but seem to have lost the edge features. Miss the ruler. Andree
This was the time when the exynos version of the s8 was onpar with its snapdragon variant. Still my main phone. Can pretty much handle multi tasking. Battery is the only prob. can still hold up against some new midrange phones imo.
How do you multitask? I got my s8 refurbished after my S7 broke and I can't seem to find the settings or open multiple windows at the same time
I have this phone, I have the s10e as well, the s8 is still fantastic for watching videos on to this day.
Just bought an s10e. He'll of a phone but something about my a
S8 I miss
Just had my S8 screen replaced along with the metal edge around the phone and battery. I will keep mine for awhile longer, it serves me well. :)
I'm debating about getting an s22 but I still love the s8! It has been great so far! Starting to slow down but after getting a new case it's really nice
Just replaced my Battery for $60. Good for another 3 years 👍
Is that expensive in your country?
@@o.a.j.8168 meh, the batteries are $10 but usually $50-$60 for a repair that takes 20-30 minutes
@Seth In a Mug what do you mean
@@Striker50_ why didn't you just sell it and use the additional 60$ for an upgrade?
@@vash7126 I would rather keep my phone as a backup and as storage for my memories than sell it for $200 max
Watching on my S8. Best phone I had so far. 3 years and fighting!!!
I still have mine that I bought when it came out. It was super cool when it first came out! But after going through 2 other phones it certainly feels dated, still is my music powerhouse!
this still performs even i use it at work, never had any issue aside from battery when many things are done simultaneously
I bought an S8 plus bleu when i turned 19, i turned 23 last November and i am still really happy with this phone. it isn't the fastest but the screen is amazing, also the battery life is like half what it used to be (6 hours of screen on time), but i'm planning to replace the battery for 15 euro's.
I was fresh 16 when I got it, now I'm 19 and about to turn 20. It's crazy when I think about it.
@@acidko512 i was 17 when i got my s9+ and now i am 20 and still have it :)
I always wondered what would happen if Samsung adopted their own Tizen os and gave their phones 4 years of support. That would be pretty cool considering they make their own chips and their main competitor is apple
Both cops and spyware producers..
Still have my original S8, & take it everywhere I go. The OtterBox Defender case it's in is an absolute MUST!!! Still love this phone.
Still rocking my S8+ and see no need to upgrade, other than I won't get any updates anymore. Custom ROMs were a thing for me with the One Plus One, but I simply don't see the need here.
I just run the Nova Launcher since 3 years now and have never looked back. Great phone! ❤
I just traded in my my note 8 for the s21 ultra. Tbh as amazing as the s21 is, the note 8 was still pretty great. Unfortunately i did begin to see it slow down a bit and some apps began to have issues so I decided to upgrade. Definitely an improvement but, honestly it's not a life changing upgrade.
Planned obsolescence at its finest unfortunately.. the apps keep getting updated and occasionally firmware updates by different manufacturers have purposely foiled their own devices near the end of/past support.. to really encourage replacement
I have an S8+ with LineageOS installed, the performance is definetly better than my Galaxy S9+ and almost better than the S10+ with the Stock Samsung ROM, only thing that is bs with custom roms is the fact that you can only watch Streaming Services in SD Quality because it loses the Widevine L1 Certification
it can be fixed I guess
@@skriddle3 No, unfortunately not because if this happens the key on many phones will be deleted and an efuse is blown so theres no way you can get that functionality back
My S8 Active has been my favorite phone. I wish that Samsung still made the Active line. But alas, time to move on as Samsung is discontinuing security updates for the S8's. Samsung said that the S8s are at the end of service. My screen is burning in as well. (on bright screens, I can see my keyboard at all times). Good run on a great phone. Kinda hurt to give it up. Hopefully the S21 Ultra will be a good replacement. Was super tempting to get the ZFold. I'll wait until it's a bit thinner. RIP S8 Active! I beat the hell outta you and you took it like a champ!
I wish there was a video on how to improve the software on an old phone like this. You briefly mentioned it. I would like more details
Downloading GCam drastically improves the camera
Definitely helps and you get a proper portrait mode which is awesome.
The native camera is nice too, in special the pro mode is awesome if you know how to use it well
Bro can u plz send the link on play store there is alot of GCam
@@zainabbasi4538 go to website
Gcam link plesse
Bought mine last year and I love it, it works flawlessly and I really don't care about the updates.
Love it. Running like a champ!